Set 25 Flashcards
(27 cards)
MIMO
(Multiple Input, Multiple Output). A wireless technology that uses multiple antennas at both the transmitter and receiver to improve speed, reliability, and range of Wi-Fi signals (used in 802.11n/ac/ax).
Mini Connector
Also called a 4-pin power connector, it’s commonly used to power older devices like floppy drives or some fans.
Mini-ITX
A small form factor motherboard (17cm x 17cm) used in compact PCs. It supports limited expansion compared to ATX/microATX.
MiniUSB
An older type of USB connector used on devices like digital cameras and early smartphones. Replaced by MicroUSB and USB-C.
Mirror Set / Mirrored Volume
Used in RAID 1. Two drives store identical copies of data, providing fault tolerance. If one drive fails, the other still has all data.
Mirror Space
A virtual storage pool in Storage Spaces (Windows) that uses mirroring to store data redundantly, similar to RAID 1.
Mirroring
A data redundancy method where data is duplicated to two or more disks in real time (commonly seen in RAID 1 or Storage Spaces).
Mission Control (macOS)
A macOS feature that provides an overview of all open apps, desktops, and full-screen apps—like Task View in Windows.
MAM
(Mobile Application Management). A type of mobile security that controls access to corporate apps and data on mobile devices without managing the entire device.
Mobile Device
A portable computing device like a smartphone, tablet, or e-reader. Typically includes a touchscreen, battery, and wireless connectivity.
MDM
(Mobile Device Management). Software that remotely manages, monitors, and secures mobile devices in a corporate environment. Often works with MAM and policies.
MDM Policies
Rules set by an MDM system that enforce security settings, such as password requirements, remote wipe, app restrictions, or encryption.
Molex Connector
A 4-pin power connector used to supply power to older internal components like PATA hard drives or optical drives.
Monitor
An output device that displays the visual output from a computer. Common types include LCD, LED, and OLED monitors.
Motherboard
The main circuit board in a computer that connects the CPU, RAM, storage, expansion cards, and peripherals. It houses key components and buses.
Motherboard Book
Also known as a motherboard manual, this is the documentation provided by the manufacturer that includes layout diagrams, BIOS settings, and installation instructions.
Move
A file operation that relocates a file or folder from one location to another. In Windows, it’s typically done via drag-and-drop or the move command.
mSATA
(Mini-SATA). A smaller version of the SATA interface, used primarily for solid-state drives (SSDs) in compact devices like ultrabooks and embedded systems.
MSDS
(Material Safety Data Sheet). A document that provides safety and handling information about hazardous materials (such as printer toner or battery chemicals). Now known as SDS (Safety Data Sheet).
msinfo32
A Windows utility that displays detailed information about the system configuration, including hardware, drivers, and software environment.
Multiboot Installation
A setup where two or more operating systems are installed on a single machine, allowing the user to choose which OS to boot into.
Multicore Processing
The use of multiple processor cores on a single CPU chip, allowing for simultaneous execution of tasks and improved performance.
Multimeter
A diagnostic tool used to measure electrical values such as voltage, current, and resistance. Useful for testing power supplies and circuits.
Multimode
(Fiber Optic Cable). A type of fiber optic cable that uses multiple light paths, suitable for shorter distances (up to ~2 km). Common in LAN environments.
